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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,684.96, 23,514.48 and 10,742.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,684.96, 23,514.48 and 10,742.34 is: 16,104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,684.96 : 23,514.48 = 10,742.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,684.96/23,514.48 = 10,742.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,684.96x = 23,514.48 × 10,742.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,684.96x = 252,600,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,600,539.08/15,684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,104.63

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